Employees decided to close early on a Sunday night. Two groups of people outside at 4:48 and it is…read morelocked up tight. Not cool when your hours are til 5:00. Lost some sales.

I find it easier to shop online and compare prices, but when you need something right away, West…read moreMarine's big stores are likely to have what you're looking for. Staff is generally attentive and knowledgeable. They've made cruising easier more than once.

I was really happy to find out that there is an Eastern Mountain Sports in Connecticut. It was…read morereally popular some years ago when they had so many stores. Right now this is the only store in Connecticut, but one of the workers there told me that they're opening another one in Manchester, Connecticut. That's great! It's an awesome store. This store is right next to Bob's. One of the workers told me that the owner owns both stores. The Bob's side has the toilets. The workers are helpful. There's a good selection of outdoors stuff. You can become a member for free, and you get money back and coupons. There were already some Black Friday deals out. They had a sign that you can rent stuff too. Great store!

EMS is one of the few remaining store fronts to get good quality hiking gear. I recently purchased…read morea new pair of boots in preparation for hiking the White Mtns and the staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and they had my size in stock. Refund policy was clearly explained and I spent a couple days wearing my boots indoors only as they mentioned. Thanks for being such a dependable supplier of outdoor equipment!

clean, organized & friendly staff. love shopping here and with scorecard plus i get good deals and…read morecoupons.

Very organized, clean, and neat store. Well kept in shape by the staff. Easy to shop for items as…read moreit's all grouped in areas. It was a little crowded by the bikes and exercise equipment as the aisles were blocked by stone boxes though. Signed up for their rewards program on the app so can accumulate points as I shop here.

West Marine. This place survives on your impatience. Boating is very much about present…read moregratification. Got that perfect fishing trip planned for weeks, and suddenly you realize you left the class 4 life preserver ring at home and home is an hour away? Time to drive to West Marine. Fired up the boat and realize that the fuel water separators need changing prior to the trip? West Marine time. Need to rewire some corroded battery cables today so that you can get back on the water tomorrow? West Marine to the rescue. West Marine has somehow packed practically all the stuff you need to repair your boat, all the supplies to clean it and outfit it and all the accessories your friends/family need for day on the water If you gave me a ton of money and a bare fiberglass hull, I could probably build my own entire functioning boat from the ground up with stuff from West Marine. Heck they even sell boats (small ones though). Want some fashionable boating clothes and shoes? West Marine has it. Want some 10oz lead sinkers? West Marine has it. Need a saltwater spinning reel? Yep West Marine has that too. Want a new GPS, Radar, or radio for the boat? How about some parts for that outboard. Stand up paddle board? Trailer tires? Docking lines? Bottom paint? Want a million different types of boat wax? Need nautical charts? Want to rewire your entire boat? Add a million rod holders? Need to add a 4 foot diameter steering wheel to your sail boat? Did your wash down, bilge, macerator, or whatever pump break down? How about a marine toilet because your other one blew up? West Marine has it and all those things. Need the poop conduit piping for that toilet? West Marine has that glamorous item too. Basically it has anything you could possibly think you would ever need on the water. The price for all that convenience however, is the price. The cost of your impatience to have that item so your day on the boat isn't ruined is about 15-40%. Rarely do West Marine prices match what you pay online, such as Amazon. Any foreseeable purchases you can make, definitely make them online. But I'm really glad West Marine exists for those times where even Amazon Prime's 2 day shipping means you miss that perfect boating weekend.

Picked up an online order for dock lines 20 minutes before closing. Needed to return due to it…read morebeing the wrong color, found a new product and checked out within 10 minutes, we were the last people in the store. The manager, an older man possibly named bill but I don't recall his name, was standing with a younger man(the cashier). The manager looked completely out of it and couldn't be bothered. When it came to process the return the cashier didn't know how to do the return, he proceeded to turn to the manager and ask for help. The manager looked at me and said "you'll have to come back another day when someone who is working knows how to do this" This man wasn't a young new manager, he's been working there for a while. This wouldn't have been a problem but I live over an hour and a half away and can't just come back. The manager just wanted to go home and hurried us out the door. A man shows up after they shut the doors behind us and the manger perks up and tells the man they will stay open as long as that customer needed. Clearly two grown women aren't better than a grown man.

A Westerly Gem -- We Had the Time of Our Lives! My friend…read moreand I rented a tandem kayak for the day from Watch Hill Outfitters, and we genuinely had the time of our lives! Harrison and Mike were wonderful from beginning to end. Harrison was patient and took his time making sure we had everything we needed, understood the kayak and launch, and had a general idea of the kind of experience we wanted. The launch itself was incredibly easy--much easier than several other kayak launches I've used--and before long, we were off with six glorious hours ahead of us. The tandem kayak was perfect for two friends looking for a little adventure, a little workout, and a LOT of conversation and catching up! It felt stable and comfortable and would be a great choice for beginner-to-intermediate paddlers. And what a beautiful route! We paddled through downtown Westerly and beyond, then eventually turned around and made our way past the Westerly Yacht Club, taking some time to meander through the estuary. Listening to the birds, exploring the little waterways, and enjoying the quiet and serenity was absolutely lovely. Six hours gave us enough time that we never felt rushed--we could simply explore and enjoy the day. When we returned, Mike greeted us with a huge smile and cheerful conversation while we returned the kayak to Harrison. And, of course, we had to spend some time with Ruby, the beautiful and lovable black Lab who appears to be the true overseer of operations at Watch Hill Outfitters. This is a friendly, local place with real personality--not just kayak rentals. They also have an enormous assortment of fishing equipment and accessories. Harrison and Mike made the whole experience easy, welcoming, and fun. Watch Hill Outfitters is a definite Westerly gem and absolutely worth the trip. We will be back!

Great place to get your fishing tackle. Knowledgeable staff and very helpful. We use them all the…read moretime and wouldn't go anywhere else.

I love the REI in Garden City. Every employee, literally everyone, is so kind and helpful. They are…read morewilling to go the extra mile and never seem "bothered". REI has great outdoor brands and a decent selection. Prices range and things can be on the higher-end but it's no more expensive than the manufactures sites. I also appreciate that as a member I get perks like cash back, extended returns, etc.

Still five stars. We came in looking for a number of things. Kind of a scouting mission. REI has…read moreplenty to offer for hiking, camping, biking, kayaking, and more. We are looking for, among other things, a smaller tent (ours is huge) that we can easily lug around with us and REI has a large selection. We signed up for their membership several years ago. Just tell them your phone number when making a purchase and you get credit for the purchase. We picked up a UV protective t-shirt as a gift for someone. It was reasonably priced imho, very soft and moisture wicking. Brilliant. I should probably get myself one too. BTW, the company no longer offers bags. None. So bring a reusable bag if you plan to shop here. It's just another way to reduce waste and be a good steward. Some of the prices can be high, but not everything. They sell Patagonia which is an expensive brand, as well as other, more moderately priced items. You just have to know what you want and what you are willing to pay. If you check out the bulletin board upstairs, they offer guided excursions that look really fun. I check out their selection of hiking poles as I am looking to buy some. Everything from really reasonable basic models to foldable, light weight pricey models. So you have options. They have pet items. Personal care items. Clothes and shoes are upstairs. So many types of water bottles. Camping items for both the thru-hiker and the car-camper. Check them out. They are a good resource and the staff are friendly and happy to assist.

Nice surf shop that also sells great shirts, flip flops, etc. The guys in here were very friendly…read moreand very engaging. The quality of the shirts and t-shirts was really good and the prices were very reasonable compared to what you get online and at other stores. Easy parking right in front of the store.

This hidden gem is my go to spot not only for all things surf but for clothing, shades,…read moreswimsuits,Free People brand(omg!) and environmentally conscious gifts! Rob, the owner, genuinely offers help or suggestions. The shop is bright and fun with unique graphics on all sorts of clothing. If you haven't been be sure to stop by!

Best shop ever. Hands down. Really wonderful space and the owner Oliver truly cares. He has been…read moreextremely helpful to me and my wife on more than one occasion. Seriously do yourself a favor and come here for all your ski needs

Great spot! I drove past many other ski shops in the western mass area to come here because I've…read moreheard good things and I was pleased with the entire experience. I got my ski bindings mounted to my new skis and they were done perfectly within a week. The store is filled with everything you can image for skiing and snowboarding.

I love to go and check out sports stores and being in a new area, the time was ripe! I am very…read morefamiliar with Champs Sports and have purchased items in other stores in the past. I also bought a great throwback Staubach Navy jersey a few years back. Champs has pulled back from selling sports jerseys though they do well with local teams. They seem now to like to focus on shoes and Jordan fashion these days. I didn't plan to buy a Tom Brady jersey today but now living in this area and being a lifelong Lions fan made the opportunity ripe!! Being a guy who loves classic jerseys, I bought the red Patriots jersey that they now use as throwbacks at times during the season. I was very pleased with the service here. The sales guys had a super postive attitude and I'll go back once in a while. After all, I still need a Pats ball cap and sweatshirt to match!! Recommend: HIGH

Love the staff. They don't shove sales down your throat or anywhere else - mad respect and honestread more